by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Long Island University? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors LIU Post offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
Long Island University awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 2,842 undergraduate · 3,746 graduate (6,588 total)
The most popular majors at Long Island University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,294 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 709 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 410 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 150 |
| Social Work. | 131 |
Among Long Island University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $110,251 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $102,358 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | $93,840 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $88,149 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $78,462 |
Explore the full list of majors at Long Island University, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,294 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. · Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. |
709 | $102,358 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. ↳ Pharmacy. · Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other. · Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences. · Pharmaceutical Sciences. · Pharmaceutics and Drug Design. |
410 | $93,840 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Occupational Therapy/Therapist. · Physical Therapy/Therapist. · Art Therapy/Therapist. |
150 | $40,098 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. · Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. |
97 | $65,621 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. · Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. |
85 | $45,183 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Physician Associate/Assistant. · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. |
84 | $88,149 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 65 | $27,028 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. · Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management. |
42 | $47,567 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. ↳ Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist. · Dietetics/Dietitian. |
21 | $35,935 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. |
15 | $78,462 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. · Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. · Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision. |
91 | $110,251 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
64 | $39,710 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. · Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. |
46 | $67,967 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. · Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other. |
35 | $41,864 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. · Music Teacher Education. · Mathematics Teacher Education. · Social Studies Teacher Education. · Art Teacher Education. · English/Language Arts Teacher Education. · Reading Teacher Education. |
29 | $31,352 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | 7 | NA |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. ↳ Educational/Instructional Technology. |
6 | $70,751 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. |
4 | $61,187 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. ↳ Bilingual and Multilingual Education. |
2 | NA |
| Education, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
96 | $40,629 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. · Actuarial Science. |
55 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
29 | $53,033 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
26 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
19 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Fashion Merchandising. |
11 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. |
7 | $39,797 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. · Biomedical Sciences, General. |
91 | $24,297 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. ↳ Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. |
76 | $40,330 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology. | 22 | NA |
| Genetics. ↳ Human/Medical Genetics. |
12 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Applied Psychology. · Clinical Psychology. · School Psychology. · Applied Behavior Analysis. |
114 | $61,598 |
| Psychology, General. | 54 | $32,659 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 131 | $47,971 |
| Public Administration. | 3 | $60,152 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine. | 98 | NA |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. · Acting. |
65 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, Other. · Music Performance, General. |
16 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
8 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
6 | $21,535 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
6 | NA |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration. ↳ Library and Information Science. · Archives/Archival Administration. |
55 | $62,827 |
| Library Science, Other. | 15 | $64,044 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Artificial Intelligence. |
31 | $54,842 |
| Information Science/Studies. | 17 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Game Programming. |
11 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. · Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
50 | $22,337 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics. ↳ Data Analytics, General. |
18 | NA |
| Nutrition Sciences. | 16 | NA |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice and Corrections. · Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
26 | $35,324 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
11 | NA |
| Homeland Security. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
11 | NA |
| Communication, General. ↳ Communication and Media Studies, Other. |
9 | NA |
| Journalism. | 2 | $23,702 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Sports Communication. |
1 | $44,383 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
16 | $21,326 |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
5 | NA |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
1 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
11 | $25,436 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | $19,474 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
7 | NA |
| Applied Mathematics. ↳ Applied Mathematics, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Second Language Learning. ↳ English as a Second Language. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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